OTHER GOSSIP

Liverpool are rumoured to have made Dutch legend Johan Cruyff their number one choice for the vacant director of football role, but they face disappointment as the 64-year-old is believed to be unwilling to uproot from his Barcelona home.

Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann says Reds boss Kenny Dalglish should discard Andy Carroll if he does not produce an influential performance in the FA Cup semi-final against Everton this weekend.

American tycoon Bill Miller has shot down reports that he is ready to team up with the Singapore consortium led by Bill Ng to buy Rangers and will plough on with his rival bid.

Full story: The Sun

Paul Murray says his Blue Knights' bid for Rangers is unaltered despite the club's administrator announcing a delay in the sale process because interested parties had requested changes in light of proposed new Scottish Premier League rules governing penalties for administration and liquidation.

Full story: Daily Mail

Blue Knights consortium leader Paul Murray has warned Rangers' administrator time is running out to save the club from liquidation after their two rival bidders for the club stalled the process by demanding talks with the Scottish Premier League.

Full story: Daily Record

Neil Lennon aims to win the Champions League with Celtic and believes it is possible. (Various)

Celtic manager Neil Lennon cannot see himself living anywhere else but Glasgow but hopes the sectarian intimidation he has suffered is now over. (Various)

AND FINALLY

It has finally been confirmed that Harry Redknapp will be taking his place in the England dug-out. His Spurs team have been given the home dressing room at Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea on Sunday.